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Health Chips: Don't go ham on your turkey this Thanksgiving

By Caroline Gabriel | Nov. 15, 2012, 2:38 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

With the infinite amounts of food and countless sugary desserts, you may find yourself over-eating during Thanksgiving and feeling crummy the next day.


SilverStyle: 50 Shades of Lip Color

By Stacy Mathew | Nov. 14, 2012, 6:52 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Whether we are joyously watching the snow fall and schools days pass by from the comfort of our home or dreadfully dragging ourselves home from the bus stop every day during two degree weather, we could always spice up our life with a new style for our lips.


SilverStyle: What not to wear this winter

By Temi Ibirogba | Nov. 7, 2012, 1:10 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

During the winter time, most people's main concern is staying warm and the cold morning walks to the bus stops for most Blair students are not enjoyable.


TechnoLogical: October in review

By Sam Lewando | Nov. 5, 2012, 8:41 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

October was an extremely exciting month, to say the least, in terms of technology. The iPad mini, Nexus 10, Microsoft Surface; it's hard to keep track of these new gadgets, but SCO is here to help.


Health Chips: Five easy tips for staying healthy

By Michael Gerbasi | Nov. 1, 2012, 8:29 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

As fall wraps up and winter comes up right around the corner, it is easy to stray away from keeping fit.


SilverStyle: Fashion photographer captures hidden beauty

By Aanchal Johri | Oct. 31, 2012, 7:43 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Rows of incandescent light bulbs, sparkling glass mirrors, a flurry of camera flashes and of course, some of the most beautiful people in the world. Just another typical fashion show, except this time, you won't see stiletto heels, Prada dresses or designer bags.


TechnoLogical: Hurricane Sandy is coming to town

By Melissa Arias | Oct. 29, 2012, 2:28 p.m. | In News Blog »

Gear up readers, Sandy's attacking the East Coast.


Sideline Report: The case for Mike Trout

By Jack Estrin | Oct. 25, 2012, 4:51 p.m. | In Sports Blog »

Last time I checked, the MVP award went to the player who contributed most to his team's success. Judging by this rubric, Angels' rookie outfielder Mike Trout should be a runaway for this year's American League (AL) MVP award.


SilverStyle: First lady edition

By Stacy Mathew | Oct. 24, 2012, 1:12 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

With the 2012 Presidential Election just two weeks away, many people have been paying close attention to President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney's every move. However, the first lady is giving us another reason to pay attention.


TechnoLogical: Twitter communicates unclear policy toward hate speech

By Emma Yeager | Oct. 23, 2012, 6:47 p.m. | In News Blog »

Last week, Twitter took action against offensive content on its site by blocking a neo-Nazi account and deleting racist tweets, causing controversy and accusations of censorship among its users.


HealthChips: what to pick up at the drive-thru

By Temi Ibirogba | Oct. 18, 2012, 12:29 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

It's difficult to completely give up on fast food so if you find yourself on the road needing something quick, here are some better choices for the drive-thru window.


Silver Style: Comfy Days

By Melissa Arias | Oct. 17, 2012, 1:04 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Have you ever had one of those lazy days where you just do not want to get out of bed and go to school, let alone wear real pants? Well, lucky for you, you don't have to. Just call it a comfy clothes day!


TechnoLogical: the U.S hates file sharing

By Richard Chen | Oct. 15, 2012, 10:15 p.m. | In News Blog »

Last year, the internet managed to gloriously thwart the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement Act (ACTA).


Never Mind the Grind

By Mimi Verdonk | Oct. 13, 2012, 11:28 a.m. | In Connections Blog »

With the Homecoming dance just a week away, Blazers are already starting to envision the night.


HealthChips: Balance your life

By Saaraa Farooq | Oct. 11, 2012, 5:36 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

HealthChips is here to offer you tips on how to balance the many commitments you hold in your busy schedule, so that you don't have to sacrifice sleep, sanity or social life.


SilverStyle: Halloween guide for guys

By Jack Estrin, Sam Lewando | Oct. 10, 2012, 4:16 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

We're here with the first ever fashion blog on SCO written by guys to give you some ideas on what to wear for the most important holiday of the fall season.


TechnoLogical: Facebook fails again

By Lily Gates | Oct. 8, 2012, 6:50 a.m. | In News Blog »

In an attempt to monetize the company, Facebook has recently introduced a way users can buy and send gifts for their friends through the site.


Health Chips: Boosting the brain

By Urvi Banerjee | Oct. 4, 2012, 5:39 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Here are some tips to help improve your memory in the short and long run and make school a little less stressful.


SilverStyle: DIY Beauty Tips

By Stacy Mathew | Oct. 3, 2012, 4:13 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

Now that we are transitioning into fall, skin and hair will be sensitive to the harsh weather, and it's essential that you take care of both.


Sideline Report: In New York, it's Tebow Time

By Jack Estrin | Oct. 2, 2012, 4:50 p.m. | In Sports Blog »

The New York Jets' offense hit rock bottom this past week when they were shutout 34-0 by the San Francisco 49ers. Quarterback Mark Sanchez posted a dismal 2.8 quarterback rating and completed less than half of his passes.


Beefing on the Boulevard

By Mimi Verdonk | Sept. 26, 2012, 6:32 p.m. | In Connections Blog »

In the world of high school athletics, Blair and Northwood have a rivalry not unlike the Redskins-Cowboys.


Sideline Report: The hunt for October heats up

By Michael Gerbasi | Sept. 25, 2012, 8:23 p.m. | In Sports Blog »

A breakdown of MLB's wild-card hunt: only the Braves, Cards, Dodgers, Brewers, Phillies and Diamondbacks fight for the National League while all 14 teams vie for the American League.


TechnoLogical: We might be Martians

By Emma Yeager | Sept. 24, 2012, 4:10 p.m. | In News Blog »

On September 14, the Mars rover Opportunity discovered something that excited the NASA scientists working on its mission. The rover, which has been exploring Mars since 2004, had come across some small, bubble-like bumps on the rim of Mars' Endeavor Crater. These


HealthChips: Fight the flu

By Sarika Ramaswamy | Sept. 20, 2012, 5:13 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

As fall arrives, it brings crisp air, falling leaves, sweater weather and...germs.


SilverStyle: Back to the Classics

By Aanchal Johri | Sept. 19, 2012, 2:25 p.m. | In Lifestyle Blog »

No matter what the latest fashion is, you can always feel secure while wearing these classics because they are too eye-catching to get old.

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